Proverbs 13

1A wise sonhearethhis father’s instruction; But a scoffer heareth not rebuke.

1A wise son listens to his father’s advice, but a mocker refuses to listen when corrected.

2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherousshall eatviolence.

2A person enjoys good things because of the words they speak, but those who are untrustworthy crave violence.

3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; Buthe that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

3Those who control what they say protect their lives, but those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.

4The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

4Lazy people want many things but stay empty-handed, while the desires of those who work hard are fully satisfied.

5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

5A righteous person hates lies, but the actions of the wicked are shameful and disgraceful.

6Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

6Righteousness protects the person who lives honestly, but wickedness destroys the sinner.

7There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: There is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great wealth.

7One person pretends to be rich but has nothing; another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.

8The ransom of a man’s life is his riches; But the poor heareth no threatening.

8A rich man can use his wealth to pay a ransom for his life, but a poor person doesn't even have to listen to threats.

9The light of the righteous rejoiceth; But the lamp of the wicked shall be put out.

9The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked will be blown out.

10By pride cometh only contention; But with the well-advised is wisdom.

10Pride only leads to arguments, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.

11Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished; But he that gathereth by labor shall have increase.

11Wealth gained by dishonest shortcuts will disappear, but money gathered little by little through hard work will grow.

12Hope deferred maketh the heart sick; But when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life.

12When hope is delayed, it makes the heart sick, but a dream come true is like a tree of life.

13Whoso despiseth the word bringeth destruction on himself; But he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.

13Whoever ignores good advice will pay for it, but the person who respects a command will be rewarded.

14The law of the wise is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

14The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, helping people escape the traps of death.

15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

15Good sense wins favor, but the path of those who are unfaithful is difficult and rough.

16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth his folly.

16A smart person thinks before acting, but a fool puts his ignorance on full display.

17A wicked messenger falleth into evil; But a faithful ambassador is health.

17An unreliable messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy representative brings healing.

18Poverty and shameshall be tohim that refuseth correction; But he that regardeth reproof shall be honored.

18Poverty and shame come to the one who ignores correction, but the one who accepts advice will be honored.

19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

19It feels wonderful to see a desire fulfilled, but fools hate to turn away from evil.

20Walk with wise men, and thou shalt be wise; But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

20Walk with the wise and you will become wise, but whoever hangs out with fools will suffer for it.

21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

21Trouble follows sinners wherever they go, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

22A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; And the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

22A good person leaves an inheritance for their grandchildren, but the wealth of a sinner is eventually stored up for the righteous.

23Much foodis inthe tillage of the poor; But there is that is destroyed by reason of injustice.

23A poor person's field might produce plenty of food, but it is often swept away by injustice.

24He that spareth his rod hateth his son; But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

24If you refuse to discipline your son, you hate him, but if you love him, you are careful to correct him.

25The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul; But the belly of the wicked shall want.

25The righteous have enough to eat and are satisfied, but the stomach of the wicked always goes hungry.